Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Avian Louse

Photo by ForestDragon
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

37.51, -77.65

Field Notes

Description:

Unknown species of avian louse found on a Canada Goose. Shorter roundish body with striping on the abdomen. The goose was a juvenile in poor condition.

Habitat:

Canada Goose

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
ForestDragon
shebebusynow, I will have to get back to you. I took these images a while ago, I need to look at the microscope at work. :-)
shebebusynow
What magnification did you use to take these photos? I'm shopping for a microscope.
ForestDragon
Not a veterinarian but I work with many of them. :-) I've been a veterinary assistant for many years.
The MnMs
Oh boy, parasites of all kinds, good they have you to take care of them, these pets (I assume you are veterinarian?) :-)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

Tags

Photographed
PublishedMarch 8, 2018

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies